Description Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5K Walk/Run Hosted by The El Paso Bicycle Club benefiting Alzheimer's Association Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026 Location: Grace Gardens 6709 Westside Dr. El Paso, Texas 79932 General Ride Information: The El Paso Bicycle Club (EPBC) is bringing you the Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5k Walk/Run to the Texas - New Mexico region. This year’s ride will feature the Upper and Mesilla Valleys with 4 different ride routes for cyclists of all skill levels and ambition. All rides are fully supported with rest stops, route markings and SAG vehicles. This year the proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Alzheimer’s affects millions of families across the country, touching parents, grandparents, spouses, friends, and neighbors. The Chile Pepper Challenge creates an opportunity for our community to unite around hope, awareness, and action. Donations directly help fund critical programs including caregiver support, educational resources, a 24/7 helpline, and groundbreaking research efforts aimed at finding better treatments and ultimately a cure Cycling Distance & Start Time: 62 mile Habanero Ride – start time 7:00 a.m. 40 mile Chile Rojo Ride – start time 7:30 a.m. 25 mile Chile Verde Ride – start time 8:00 a.m. 5 mile Family Fun Bell Pepper Ride – start time 8:30 a.m. 5K walk / run - start time 9:00 am Back for the 2nd year: 5k walk/run to promote healthy living for our families within our community. Families are encouraged to participate in the 5k while they wait for their cycling enthusiast to cross the finish line. Age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79. Rest Stops: (approximately every 15 miles-porta potties available) 62 miles – 4 rest stops 40 miles – 3 rest stops 25 miles - 2 rest stops Registration thru September 62 mile - $75.00 40 mile - $65.00 25 mile - $40.00 5 mile - $25.00 5K walk/run-$30.00 individual entry NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION Included in your registration: Participant Number T-shirts for the first 500 registrations Finisher Medal Post-Ride Food & Beverage Packet Pick Up: Trek El Paso 1620 Resler Dr. El Paso, Texas 79911 Saturday 09/19/26 10:00 am- 12:00 pm Podium Finish 921 Texas Ave. El Paso, Texas 79901 Saturday, 09/19/26 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Crazy Cat Cyclery 2800 N. Stanton El Paso, Texas 79902 Sunday, 09/20/26 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm El Paso Vintage Bicycle 4913 Pershing El Paso, Texas 79930 Monday, 09/21/26 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm La Wheela Bike Shop & Restaurant Bar 11950 Montana Ave Bldg. A Suite 1 El Paso, Texas 79936 Tuesday, 09/22/26 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Desert Fox Cyclery 1691 N. Zaragosa El Paso, Texas 79936 Wednesday, 09/23/26 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Border Bicycle 4650 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr. #C El Paso, Texas 79936 Thursday 09/24/26 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Ride Day Grace Gardens 6:00 am